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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.72, 38.56 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.72, 38.56 and 14.30 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.72 : 38.56 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.72/38.56 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.72x = 38.56 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.72x = 551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.14/25.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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