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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 34.72 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 34.72 and 14.79 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 34.72 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/34.72 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 34.72 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.43/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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