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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 38.31 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 38.31 and 14.92 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 38.31 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/38.31 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 38.31 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.59/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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