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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.41 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.41 and 11.17 is: 16.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.41 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.41 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.41 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.04/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.76

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