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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.12 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.12 and 9.38 is: 14.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.12 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.12 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.12 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.57/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.07

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