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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 38.73 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 38.73 and 17.82 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 38.73 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/38.73 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 38.73 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.17/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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