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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.88, 35.73 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.88, 35.73 and 17.26 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.88 : 35.73 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.88/35.73 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.88x = 35.73 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.88x = 616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.70/25.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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