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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.81 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.81 and 14.00 is: 21.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.81 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.81 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.81 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.20/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.04

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