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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 12.51 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 12.51 and 7.25 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 12.51 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/12.51 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 12.51 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 90.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.70/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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