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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 35.84 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 35.84 and 17.23 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 35.84 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/35.84 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 35.84 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.34/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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