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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 25.17 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 25.17 and 14.36 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 25.17 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/25.17 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 25.17 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.24/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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