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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 35.49 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 35.49 and 20.58 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 35.49 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/35.49 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 35.49 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.38/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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