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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 27.15 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 27.15 and 14.71 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 27.15 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/27.15 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 27.15 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.31/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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