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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 37.97 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 37.97 and 11.78 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 37.97 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/37.97 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 37.97 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.29/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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