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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 35.91 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 35.91 and 20.50 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 35.91 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/35.91 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 35.91 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.16/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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