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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 38.36 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 38.36 and 20.76 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 38.36 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/38.36 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 38.36 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.35/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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