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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 27.00 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 27.00 and 14.62 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 27.00 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/27.00 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 27.00 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.78/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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