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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 37.63 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 37.63 and 9.07 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 37.63 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/37.63 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 37.63 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.30/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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