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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 34.69 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 34.69 and 14.78 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 34.69 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/34.69 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 34.69 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.72/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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