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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 24.86 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 24.86 and 13.43 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 24.86 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/24.86 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 24.86 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.87/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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