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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 25.28 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 25.28 and 13.48 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 25.28 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/25.28 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 25.28 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.77/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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