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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.54 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.54 and 14.12 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.54 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.54 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.54 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.73/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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