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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 37.82 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 37.82 and 9.20 is: 13.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 37.82 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/37.82 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 37.82 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.71/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.78

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