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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 28.02 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 28.02 and 14.23 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 28.02 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/28.02 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 28.02 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.72/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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