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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 35.53 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 35.53 and 20.59 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 35.53 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/35.53 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 35.53 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.42/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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