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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 25.97 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 25.97 and 14.53 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 25.97 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/25.97 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 25.97 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.27/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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