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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 27.80 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 27.80 and 14.74 is: 22.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 27.80 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/27.80 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 27.80 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.72/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.11

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