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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 17.94 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 17.94 and 7.25 is: 10.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 17.94 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/17.94 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 17.94 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.07/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.01

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