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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 27.64 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 27.64 and 13.35 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 27.64 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/27.64 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 27.64 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.99/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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