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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.04 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.04 and 17.39 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.04 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.04 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.04 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.33/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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