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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 25.22 and 14.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 25.22 and 14.68 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 25.22 = 14.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/25.22 = 14.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 25.22 × 14.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.23/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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