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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.66, 27.91 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.66, 27.91 and 14.38 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 27.91 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/27.91 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 27.91 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.35/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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