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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.63 and 14.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.63 and 14.35 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.63 = 14.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.63 = 14.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.63 × 14.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.49/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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