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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 35.74 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 35.74 and 17.28 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 35.74 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/35.74 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 35.74 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.59/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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