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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 25.33 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 25.33 and 13.19 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 25.33 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/25.33 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 25.33 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.13/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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