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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.33 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.33 and 14.49 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.33 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.33 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.33 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.03/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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