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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 25.14 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 25.14 and 13.62 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 25.14 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/25.14 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 25.14 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.41/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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