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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.49, 27.69 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.49, 27.69 and 14.20 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 27.69 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/27.69 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 27.69 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.20/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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