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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 25.25 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 25.25 and 14.69 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 25.25 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/25.25 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 25.25 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.91/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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