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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 37.88 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 37.88 and 17.68 is: 26.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 37.88 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/37.88 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 37.88 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.72/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.43

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