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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.85, 38.63 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.85, 38.63 and 20.11 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.85 : 38.63 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.85/38.63 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.85x = 38.63 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.85x = 776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.75/25.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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