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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 38.82 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 38.82 and 17.31 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 38.82 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/38.82 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 38.82 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.10/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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