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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 34.70 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 34.70 and 15.44 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 34.70 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/34.70 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 34.70 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.77/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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