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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.19, 34.77 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.19, 34.77 and 14.28 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 34.77 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/34.77 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 34.77 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.27/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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