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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 58.01 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 58.01 and 17.02 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 58.01 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/58.01 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 58.01 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.33/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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