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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 34.51 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 34.51 and 17.71 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 34.51 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/34.51 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 34.51 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.17/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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