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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 38.70 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 38.70 and 14.38 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 38.70 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/38.70 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 38.70 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.41/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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