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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 27.65 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 27.65 and 14.42 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 27.65 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/27.65 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 27.65 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.71/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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