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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 35.76 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 35.76 and 20.43 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 35.76 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/35.76 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 35.76 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.58/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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