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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 38.67 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 38.67 and 20.71 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 38.67 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/38.67 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 38.67 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.68/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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