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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 24.92 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 24.92 and 14.42 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 24.92 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/24.92 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 24.92 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.35/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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