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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 25.21 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 25.21 and 14.13 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 25.21 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/25.21 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 25.21 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.13/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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