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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 38.36 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 38.36 and 17.96 is: 26.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 38.36 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/38.36 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 38.36 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 688.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.66/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.96

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