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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.25, 27.41 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.25, 27.41 and 14.87 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.25 : 27.41 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.25/27.41 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.25x = 27.41 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.25x = 407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.58/18.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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