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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 25.89 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 25.89 and 13.31 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 25.89 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/25.89 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 25.89 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.47/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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