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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 17.40 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 17.40 and 6.25 is: 9.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 17.40 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/17.40 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 17.40 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.73/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.38

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