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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.38 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.38 and 13.99 is: 19.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.38 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.38 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.38 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.13/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.34

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