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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 34.97 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 34.97 and 14.97 is: 20.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 34.97 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/34.97 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 34.97 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.61/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.66

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