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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.42, 27.52 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.42, 27.52 and 13.90 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.42 : 27.52 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.42/27.52 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.42x = 27.52 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.42x = 382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.53/18.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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