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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 24.88 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 24.88 and 11.12 is: 15.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 24.88 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/24.88 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 24.88 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.51/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.33

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