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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.28 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.28 and 14.59 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.28 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.28 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.28 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.02/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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