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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 27.06 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 27.06 and 14.56 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 27.06 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/27.06 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 27.06 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.99/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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