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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 24.87 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 24.87 and 14.41 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 24.87 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/24.87 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 24.87 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.46/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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