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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 37.90 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 37.90 and 17.68 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 37.90 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/37.90 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 37.90 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.07/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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