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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.21, 37.80 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.21, 37.80 and 11.68 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.21 : 37.80 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.21/37.80 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.21x = 37.80 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.21x = 441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.50/25.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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