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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 38.23 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 38.23 and 11.06 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 38.23 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/38.23 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 38.23 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.63/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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