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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 27.48 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 27.48 and 13.25 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 27.48 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/27.48 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 27.48 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.02/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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