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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 25.55 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 25.55 and 13.34 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 25.55 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/25.55 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 25.55 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.71/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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