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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 38.03 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 38.03 and 11.83 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 38.03 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/38.03 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 38.03 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.65/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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