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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 38.48 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 38.48 and 14.26 is: 21.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 38.48 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/38.48 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 38.48 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.53/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.35

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