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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 35.76 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 35.76 and 20.46 is: 28.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 35.76 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/35.76 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 35.76 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.65/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.26

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