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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 24.97 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 24.97 and 13.49 is: 18.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 24.97 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/24.97 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 24.97 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.85/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.62

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