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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 39.05 and 20.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 39.05 and 20.26 is: 30.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 39.05 = 20.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/39.05 = 20.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 39.05 × 20.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.15/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.50

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