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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 38.96 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 38.96 and 11.54 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 38.96 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/38.96 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 38.96 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.60/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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