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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 27.74 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 27.74 and 14.50 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 27.74 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/27.74 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 27.74 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.30/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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