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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 38.04 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 38.04 and 17.37 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 38.04 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/38.04 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 38.04 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.75/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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