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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.05, 34.57 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.05, 34.57 and 14.13 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.05 : 34.57 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.05/34.57 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.05x = 34.57 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.05x = 488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.55/25.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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