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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.29 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.29 and 17.39 is: 24.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.29 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.29 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.29 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.69/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.00

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