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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 25.11 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 25.11 and 12.06 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 25.11 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/25.11 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 25.11 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.83/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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