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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 27.51 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 27.51 and 11.58 is: 17.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 27.51 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/27.51 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 27.51 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.57/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.35

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