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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.03 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.03 and 13.97 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.03 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.03 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.03 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.02/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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