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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.38 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.38 and 13.13 is: 18.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.38 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.38 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.38 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.30/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.12

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