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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.19, 37.78 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.19, 37.78 and 9.96 is: 14.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 37.78 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/37.78 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 37.78 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.29/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.94

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