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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 35.64 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 35.64 and 20.32 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 35.64 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/35.64 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 35.64 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.20/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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