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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 25.99 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 25.99 and 13.39 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 25.99 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/25.99 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 25.99 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.96/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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