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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 39.02 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 39.02 and 17.92 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 39.02 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/39.02 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 39.02 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.24/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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