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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 37.74 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 37.74 and 17.16 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 37.74 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/37.74 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 37.74 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.62/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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