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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.25 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.25 and 7.49 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.25 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.25 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.25 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.10/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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