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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.37, 38.06 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.37, 38.06 and 7.34 is: 11.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.37 : 38.06 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.37/38.06 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.37x = 38.06 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.37x = 279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.19/25.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.00

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