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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 27.51 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 27.51 and 11.14 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 27.51 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/27.51 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 27.51 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.35/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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