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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.34 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.34 and 12.55 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.34 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.34 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.34 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.83/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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