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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.41 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.41 and 13.77 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.41 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.41 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.41 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.95/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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