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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 28.27 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 28.27 and 14.06 is: 21.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 28.27 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/28.27 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 28.27 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.48/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.01

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