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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 37.50 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 37.50 and 17.43 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 37.50 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/37.50 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 37.50 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.63/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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