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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.11, 24.95 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.11, 24.95 and 14.64 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.11 : 24.95 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.11/24.95 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.11x = 24.95 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.11x = 365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.19/18.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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