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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.82, 38.67 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.82, 38.67 and 20.73 is: 31.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.82 : 38.67 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.82/38.67 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.82x = 38.67 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.82x = 801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.53/25.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.05

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