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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 38.56 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 38.56 and 14.99 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 38.56 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/38.56 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 38.56 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.01/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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