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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 25.10 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 25.10 and 13.35 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 25.10 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/25.10 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 25.10 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.09/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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