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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 25.57 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 25.57 and 14.58 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 25.57 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/25.57 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 25.57 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.75/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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