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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.71 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.71 and 14.51 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.71 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.71 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.71 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.98/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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