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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 38.02 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 38.02 and 9.31 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 38.02 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/38.02 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 38.02 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.97/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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