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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.47 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.47 and 13.85 is: 19.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.47 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.47 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.47 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.91/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.10

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