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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 27.32 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 27.32 and 11.45 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 27.32 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/27.32 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 27.32 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.81/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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