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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 25.94 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 25.94 and 17.04 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 25.94 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/25.94 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 25.94 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.02/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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