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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 37.73 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 37.73 and 25.13 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 37.73 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/37.73 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 37.73 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.10/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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