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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 38.94 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 38.94 and 14.54 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 38.94 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/38.94 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 38.94 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.19/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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