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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 35.14 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 35.14 and 14.55 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 35.14 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/35.14 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 35.14 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.11/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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