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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.15, 37.67 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.15, 37.67 and 11.63 is: 17.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.15 : 37.67 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.15/37.67 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.15x = 37.67 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.15x = 438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.10/25.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.42

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