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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 35.34 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 35.34 and 17.42 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 35.34 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/35.34 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 35.34 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.62/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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