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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 24.95 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 24.95 and 13.46 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 24.95 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/24.95 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 24.95 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.76/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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