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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.11, 27.15 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.11, 27.15 and 14.30 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.11 : 27.15 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.11/27.15 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.11x = 27.15 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.11x = 388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.25/18.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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