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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.31 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.31 and 14.73 is: 20.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.31 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.31 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.31 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.90/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.29

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