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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 25.08 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 25.08 and 13 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 25.08 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/25.08 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 25.08 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.98/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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