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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 25.04 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 25.04 and 13.53 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 25.04 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/25.04 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 25.04 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.79/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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