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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 28.10 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 28.10 and 14.45 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 28.10 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/28.10 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 28.10 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.94/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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