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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 27.63 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 27.63 and 14.17 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 27.63 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/27.63 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 27.63 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.52/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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