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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 35.73 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 35.73 and 17.25 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 35.73 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/35.73 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 35.73 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.26/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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