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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.06 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.06 and 13 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.06 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.06 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.06 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.78/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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