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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.77, 29.66 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.77, 29.66 and 6.25 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.77 : 29.66 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.77/29.66 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.77x = 29.66 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.77x = 185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.23/19.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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