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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 25.38 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 25.38 and 13.23 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 25.38 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/25.38 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 25.38 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.78/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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