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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 27.16 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 27.16 and 14.48 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 27.16 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/27.16 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 27.16 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.28/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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