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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 35.88 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 35.88 and 20.55 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 35.88 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/35.88 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 35.88 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.19/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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