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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 38.95 and 20.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 38.95 and 20.27 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 38.95 = 20.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/38.95 = 20.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 38.95 × 20.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.52/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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