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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 25.07 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 25.07 and 14.30 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 25.07 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/25.07 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 25.07 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.60/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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