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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 25.14 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 25.14 and 14.34 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 25.14 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/25.14 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 25.14 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.51/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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