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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 35.74 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 35.74 and 20.73 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 35.74 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/35.74 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 35.74 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.89/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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