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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 38.89 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 38.89 and 17.91 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 38.89 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/38.89 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 38.89 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.48/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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