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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.11, 27.14 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.11, 27.14 and 11.34 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.11 : 27.14 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.11/27.14 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.11x = 27.14 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.11x = 307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.77/18.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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