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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 38.49 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 38.49 and 17.10 is: 25.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 38.49 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/38.49 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 38.49 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.18/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.67

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