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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 37.67 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 37.67 and 9.09 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 37.67 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/37.67 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 37.67 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.42/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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