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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.42, 27.61 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.42, 27.61 and 13.93 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.42 : 27.61 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.42/27.61 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.42x = 27.61 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.42x = 384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.61/18.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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