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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 25.02 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 25.02 and 13.54 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 25.02 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/25.02 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 25.02 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.77/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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