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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 25.70 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 25.70 and 14.32 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 25.70 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/25.70 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 25.70 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.02/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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