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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.10, 37.60 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.10, 37.60 and 14.39 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.10 : 37.60 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.10/37.60 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.10x = 37.60 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.10x = 541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.06/25.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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