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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 35.37 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 35.37 and 14.13 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 35.37 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/35.37 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 35.37 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.53/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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