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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 25.32 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 25.32 and 14.08 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 25.32 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/25.32 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 25.32 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.51/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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