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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.42, 25.42 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.42, 25.42 and 14.54 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.42 : 25.42 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.42/25.42 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.42x = 25.42 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.42x = 369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.61/18.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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