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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 24.83 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 24.83 and 13.33 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 24.83 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/24.83 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 24.83 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.86/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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