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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.08 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.08 and 14.27 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.08 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.08 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.08 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.89/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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