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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 37.59 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 37.59 and 14.38 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 37.59 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/37.59 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 37.59 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.54/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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