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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 25.06 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 25.06 and 14.08 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 25.06 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/25.06 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 25.06 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.84/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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