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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 34.82 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 34.82 and 14.31 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 34.82 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/34.82 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 34.82 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.38/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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