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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 25.45 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 25.45 and 13.55 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 25.45 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/25.45 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 25.45 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.69/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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