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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.56, 25.61 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.56, 25.61 and 13.72 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.56 : 25.61 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.56/25.61 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.56x = 25.61 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.56x = 351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.37/18.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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