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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 34.87 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 34.87 and 17.49 is: 24.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 34.87 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/34.87 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 34.87 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.88/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.14

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