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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 25.33 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 25.33 and 11.08 is: 15.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 25.33 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/25.33 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 25.33 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.66/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.29

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