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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.75, 38.56 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.75, 38.56 and 17.17 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.75 : 38.56 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.75/38.56 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.75x = 38.56 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.75x = 662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.08/25.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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