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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 37.97 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 37.97 and 14.64 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 37.97 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/37.97 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 37.97 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.81/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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