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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 25.39 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 25.39 and 13.73 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 25.39 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/25.39 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 25.39 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.54/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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