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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 28.09 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 28.09 and 14.27 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 28.09 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/28.09 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 28.09 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.72/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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