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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 24.92 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 24.92 and 14.43 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 24.92 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/24.92 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 24.92 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.52/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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