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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.72 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.72 and 14.32 is: 19.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.72 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.72 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.72 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.31/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.78

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