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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 24.94 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 24.94 and 13.73 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 24.94 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/24.94 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 24.94 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.32/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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