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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 25.13 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 25.13 and 14.12 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 25.13 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/25.13 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 25.13 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.64/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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