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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 27.71 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 27.71 and 9.46 is: 14.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 27.71 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/27.71 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 27.71 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.14/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.16

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