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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 38.82 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 38.82 and 17.38 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 38.82 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/38.82 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 38.82 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.69/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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