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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 25.03 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 25.03 and 11.22 is: 15.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 25.03 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/25.03 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 25.03 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.97/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.50

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