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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.61, 17.38 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.61, 17.38 and 6.25 is: 9.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.61 : 17.38 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.61/17.38 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.61x = 17.38 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.61x = 108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.63/11.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.36

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