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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.55, 25.61 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.55, 25.61 and 13.95 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.55 : 25.61 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.55/25.61 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.55x = 25.61 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.55x = 357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.41/18.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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