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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 37.79 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 37.79 and 17.57 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 37.79 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/37.79 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 37.79 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.07/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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