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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.56 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.56 and 20.64 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.56 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.56 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.56 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.96/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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