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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 38.95 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 38.95 and 14.55 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 38.95 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/38.95 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 38.95 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.72/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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