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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 34.95 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 34.95 and 14.41 is: 19.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 34.95 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/34.95 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 34.95 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.54/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.88

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