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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 35.36 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 35.36 and 20.74 is: 28.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 35.36 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/35.36 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 35.36 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.37/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.58

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