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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 35.36 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 35.36 and 20.18 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 35.36 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/35.36 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 35.36 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.56/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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