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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 38.03 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 38.03 and 17.64 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 38.03 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/38.03 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 38.03 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.99/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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