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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 34.65 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 34.65 and 14.74 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 34.65 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/34.65 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 34.65 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.83/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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