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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 37.48 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 37.48 and 14.17 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 37.48 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/37.48 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 37.48 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.09/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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