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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 24.84 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 24.84 and 14.16 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 24.84 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/24.84 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 24.84 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.65/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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