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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 25.87 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 25.87 and 13.01 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 25.87 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/25.87 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 25.87 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.50/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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