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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 25.16 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 25.16 and 14.18 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 25.16 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/25.16 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 25.16 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.68/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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