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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 37.60 and 9.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 37.60 and 9.04 is: 13.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 37.60 = 9.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/37.60 = 9.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 37.60 × 9.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.72/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.55

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