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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 24.80 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 24.80 and 14.76 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 24.80 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/24.80 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 24.80 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.05/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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