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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.79 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.79 and 13.94 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.79 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.79 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.79 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.22/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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