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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.25, 34.84 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.25, 34.84 and 17.05 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.25 : 34.84 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.25/34.84 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.25x = 34.84 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.25x = 594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.02/25.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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