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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.37 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.37 and 11.93 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.37 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.37 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.37 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.48/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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