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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 27.57 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 27.57 and 14.55 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 27.57 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/27.57 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 27.57 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.14/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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