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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.36 and 11.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.36 and 11.90 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.36 = 11.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.36 = 11.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.36 × 11.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.78/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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