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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 24.80 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 24.80 and 13.14 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 24.80 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/24.80 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 24.80 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.81/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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