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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.64, 25.73 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.64, 25.73 and 14.94 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.64 : 25.73 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.64/25.73 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.64x = 25.73 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.64x = 384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.41/18.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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