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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 35.84 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 35.84 and 20.15 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 35.84 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/35.84 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 35.84 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.05/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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