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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 38.42 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 38.42 and 17.63 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 38.42 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/38.42 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 38.42 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.34/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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