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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 24.88 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 24.88 and 11.58 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 24.88 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/24.88 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 24.88 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.11/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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