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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 25.38 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 25.38 and 11.12 is: 15.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 25.38 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/25.38 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 25.38 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.10/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.35

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