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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.64 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.64 and 14.03 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.64 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.64 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.64 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.73/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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