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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 25.57 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 25.57 and 13.08 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 25.57 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/25.57 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 25.57 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.33/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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