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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 12.50 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 12.50 and 7.25 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 12.50 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/12.50 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 12.50 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 90.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.67/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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