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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 34.82 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 34.82 and 17.04 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 34.82 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/34.82 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 34.82 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.07/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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