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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.36 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.36 and 12.91 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.36 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.36 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.36 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.40/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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