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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.59 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.59 and 14.93 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.59 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.59 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.59 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.03/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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