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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 27.13 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 27.13 and 14.29 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 27.13 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/27.13 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 27.13 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.69/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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