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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 38.26 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 38.26 and 14.14 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 38.26 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/38.26 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 38.26 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.96/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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