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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 35.33 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 35.33 and 14.69 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 35.33 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/35.33 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 35.33 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.78/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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