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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 34.65 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 34.65 and 17.33 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 34.65 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/34.65 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 34.65 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.48/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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