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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 35.49 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 35.49 and 20.20 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 35.49 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/35.49 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 35.49 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.90/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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