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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 35.48 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 35.48 and 17.54 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 35.48 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/35.48 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 35.48 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.32/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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