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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 35.30 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 35.30 and 20.07 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 35.30 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/35.30 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 35.30 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.37/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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