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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.68 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.68 and 13.98 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.68 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.68 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.68 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.97/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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