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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 35.24 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 35.24 and 17.36 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 35.24 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/35.24 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 35.24 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.50/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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