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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 35.40 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 35.40 and 14.74 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 35.40 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/35.40 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 35.40 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.80/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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