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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.90 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.90 and 17.88 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.90 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.90 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.90 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.53/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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