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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.59, 38.36 and 17.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.59, 38.36 and 17.97 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.59 : 38.36 = 17.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.59/38.36 = 17.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.59x = 38.36 × 17.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.59x = 689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.24/25.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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