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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 38.23 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 38.23 and 14.07 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 38.23 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/38.23 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 38.23 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.80/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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