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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.37 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.37 and 13.77 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.37 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.37 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.37 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.28/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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