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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 35.71 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 35.71 and 20.08 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 35.71 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/35.71 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 35.71 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.06/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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