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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 27.07 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 27.07 and 14.50 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 27.07 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/27.07 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 27.07 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.52/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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