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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.79, 35.60 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.79, 35.60 and 17.60 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.79 : 35.60 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.79/35.60 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.79x = 35.60 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.79x = 626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.29/25.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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