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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.01, 37.52 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.01, 37.52 and 11.48 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.01 : 37.52 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.01/37.52 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.01x = 37.52 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.01x = 430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.73/25.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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