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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.50 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.50 and 14.46 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.50 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.50 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.50 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.11/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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