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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.73, 38.60 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.73, 38.60 and 14.37 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 38.60 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/38.60 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 38.60 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.61/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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