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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.19, 37.79 and 9.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.19, 37.79 and 9.97 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 37.79 = 9.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/37.79 = 9.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 37.79 × 9.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.70/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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