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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 38.02 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 38.02 and 11.80 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 38.02 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/38.02 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 38.02 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.64/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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