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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 26.91 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 26.91 and 14.57 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 26.91 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/26.91 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 26.91 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.08/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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