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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 25.22 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 25.22 and 11.00 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 25.22 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/25.22 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 25.22 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.24/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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