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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 37.98 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 37.98 and 9.29 is: 13.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 37.98 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/37.98 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 37.98 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.93/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.94

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