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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 34.67 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 34.67 and 17.37 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 34.67 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/34.67 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 34.67 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.22/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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