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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 27.18 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 27.18 and 13.06 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 27.18 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/27.18 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 27.18 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.77/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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