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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 26.97 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 26.97 and 14.23 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 26.97 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/26.97 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 26.97 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.78/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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