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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 38.18 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 38.18 and 17.84 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 38.18 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/38.18 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 38.18 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.13/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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