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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.73, 35.49 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.73, 35.49 and 17.96 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 35.49 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/35.49 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 35.49 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.42/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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