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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 35.58 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 35.58 and 14.87 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 35.58 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/35.58 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 35.58 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.82/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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