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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.62 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.62 and 14.40 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.62 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.62 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.62 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.73/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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