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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 27.15 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 27.15 and 14.29 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 27.15 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/27.15 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 27.15 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.85/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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