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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 39.01 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 39.01 and 15.17 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 39.01 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/39.01 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 39.01 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.78/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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