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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.25 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.25 and 11.95 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.25 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.25 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.25 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.76/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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