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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 25.03 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 25.03 and 11.59 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 25.03 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/25.03 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 25.03 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.06/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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