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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.21, 37.72 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.21, 37.72 and 17.47 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.21 : 37.72 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.21/37.72 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.21x = 37.72 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.21x = 658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.73/25.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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