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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.36 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.36 and 12.64 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.36 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.36 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.36 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.55/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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