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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 35.66 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 35.66 and 17.68 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 35.66 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/35.66 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 35.66 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.47/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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