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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 38.55 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 38.55 and 17.69 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 38.55 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/38.55 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 38.55 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.95/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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