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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 25.23 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 25.23 and 14.64 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 25.23 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/25.23 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 25.23 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.37/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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