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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.34 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.34 and 14.92 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.34 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.34 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.34 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.07/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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