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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 26.99 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 26.99 and 13.75 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 26.99 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/26.99 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 26.99 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.11/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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