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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.55 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.55 and 14.87 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.55 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.55 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.55 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.73/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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