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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 25.10 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 25.10 and 13.59 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 25.10 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/25.10 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 25.10 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.11/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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