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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 37.60 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 37.60 and 17.49 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 37.60 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/37.60 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 37.60 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.62/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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