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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 25.46 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 25.46 and 13.61 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 25.46 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/25.46 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 25.46 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.51/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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