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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 27.25 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 27.25 and 14.99 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 27.25 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/27.25 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 27.25 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.30/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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