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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 28.30 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 28.30 and 14.05 is: 21.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 28.30 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/28.30 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 28.30 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.56/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.08

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