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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 34.67 and 13.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 34.67 and 13.63 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 34.67 = 13.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/34.67 = 13.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 34.67 × 13.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.41/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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