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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 25.01 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 25.01 and 11.66 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 25.01 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/25.01 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 25.01 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.49/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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