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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.03 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.03 and 13.56 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.03 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.03 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.03 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.41/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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