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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 25.71 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 25.71 and 13.17 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 25.71 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/25.71 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 25.71 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.65/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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