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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 38.31 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 38.31 and 17.58 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 38.31 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/38.31 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 38.31 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.49/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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