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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 24.82 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 24.82 and 14.31 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 24.82 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/24.82 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 24.82 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.17/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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