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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 35.21 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 35.21 and 20.93 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 35.21 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/35.21 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 35.21 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.93/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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