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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 38.30 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 38.30 and 17.56 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 38.30 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/38.30 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 38.30 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.55/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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