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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.33 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.33 and 13.52 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.33 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.33 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.33 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.46/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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