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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 27.95 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 27.95 and 14.91 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 27.95 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/27.95 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 27.95 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.63/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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