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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.21, 37.77 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.21, 37.77 and 14.50 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.21 : 37.77 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.21/37.77 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.21x = 37.77 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.21x = 547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.67/25.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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