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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 27.41 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 27.41 and 14.32 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 27.41 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/27.41 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 27.41 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.51/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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