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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 38.13 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 38.13 and 17.46 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 38.13 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/38.13 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 38.13 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.75/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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