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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 27.18 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 27.18 and 14.28 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 27.18 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/27.18 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 27.18 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.08/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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