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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 26.99 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 26.99 and 14.06 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 26.99 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/26.99 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 26.99 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.27/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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