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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 27.46 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 27.46 and 14.56 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 27.46 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/27.46 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 27.46 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.82/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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