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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 35.09 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 35.09 and 17.64 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 35.09 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/35.09 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 35.09 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.81/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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