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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 27.63 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 27.63 and 14.62 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 27.63 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/27.63 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 27.63 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.81/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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