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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.30 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.30 and 14.19 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.30 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.30 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.30 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.39/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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