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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 35.80 and 17.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 35.80 and 17.78 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 35.80 = 17.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/35.80 = 17.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 35.80 × 17.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.30/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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