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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.73 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.73 and 14.01 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.73 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.73 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.73 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.33/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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