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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 25.57 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 25.57 and 13.01 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 25.57 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/25.57 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 25.57 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.62/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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