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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 25.86 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 25.86 and 13.27 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 25.86 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/25.86 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 25.86 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.16/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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