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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 38.26 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 38.26 and 17.50 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 38.26 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/38.26 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 38.26 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.55/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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