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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 37.85 and 7.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 37.85 and 7.20 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 37.85 = 7.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/37.85 = 7.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 37.85 × 7.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.48/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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