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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.47, 27.66 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.47, 27.66 and 13.04 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.47 : 27.66 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.47/27.66 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.47x = 27.66 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.47x = 360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.69/18.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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