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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.04 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.04 and 13.18 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.04 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.04 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.04 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.03/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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