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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 38.34 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 38.34 and 14.86 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 38.34 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/38.34 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 38.34 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.73/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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