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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 27.54 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 27.54 and 13.83 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 27.54 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/27.54 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 27.54 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.88/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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