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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 13.19 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 13.19 and 7.25 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 13.19 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/13.19 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 13.19 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 95.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.59/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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