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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.65 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.65 and 14.97 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.65 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.65 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.65 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.08/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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