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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 24.95 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 24.95 and 14.86 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 24.95 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/24.95 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 24.95 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.76/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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