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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 37.55 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 37.55 and 11.49 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 37.55 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/37.55 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 37.55 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.48/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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