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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 37.64 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 37.64 and 9.06 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 37.64 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/37.64 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 37.64 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.02/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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