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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 34.91 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 34.91 and 14.38 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 34.91 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/34.91 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 34.91 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.01/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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