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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 27.56 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 27.56 and 14.64 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 27.56 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/27.56 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 27.56 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.48/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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