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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 27.33 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 27.33 and 11.46 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 27.33 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/27.33 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 27.33 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.20/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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