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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 34.94 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 34.94 and 17.14 is: 23.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 34.94 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/34.94 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 34.94 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.70/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.66

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