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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 27.16 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 27.16 and 14.32 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 27.16 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/27.16 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 27.16 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.93/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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