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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 35.16 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 35.16 and 14.56 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 35.16 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/35.16 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 35.16 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.93/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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