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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.25, 34.82 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.25, 34.82 and 17.96 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.25 : 34.82 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.25/34.82 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.25x = 34.82 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.25x = 625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.24/25.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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