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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.27, 37.87 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.27, 37.87 and 11.72 is: 17.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.27 : 37.87 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.27/37.87 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.27x = 37.87 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.27x = 443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.84/25.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.56

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