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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 38.14 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 38.14 and 17.31 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 38.14 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/38.14 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 38.14 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.01/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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