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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.87 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.87 and 17.75 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.87 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.87 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.87 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.66/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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