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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 25.24 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 25.24 and 13.46 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 25.24 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/25.24 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 25.24 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.73/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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