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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.09 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.09 and 13.02 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.09 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.09 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.09 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.78/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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