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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.64 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.64 and 17.07 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.64 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.64 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.64 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.51/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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