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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 37.65 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 37.65 and 14.46 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 37.65 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/37.65 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 37.65 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.42/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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