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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.88, 35.71 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.88, 35.71 and 14.38 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.88 : 35.71 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.88/35.71 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.88x = 35.71 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.88x = 513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.33/25.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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