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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 37.77 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 37.77 and 8.93 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 37.77 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/37.77 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 37.77 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.10/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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