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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 25.31 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 25.31 and 11.45 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 25.31 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/25.31 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 25.31 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.89/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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