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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 38.07 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 38.07 and 17.76 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 38.07 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/38.07 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 38.07 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.12/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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