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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 57.96 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 57.96 and 17.25 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 57.96 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/57.96 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 57.96 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.81/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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