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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 37.58 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 37.58 and 14.91 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 37.58 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/37.58 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 37.58 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.10/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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