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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.02, 34.53 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.02, 34.53 and 14.11 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.02 : 34.53 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.02/34.53 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.02x = 34.53 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.02x = 487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.10/25.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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