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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.16 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.16 and 14.31 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.16 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.16 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.16 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.97/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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