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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 27 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 27 and 14.04 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 27 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/27 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 27 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.08/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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