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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 25.34 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 25.34 and 14.30 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 25.34 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/25.34 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 25.34 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.36/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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