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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.49 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.49 and 20.54 is: 30.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.49 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.49 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.49 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.58/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.88

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