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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 27.58 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 27.58 and 11.62 is: 17.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 27.58 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/27.58 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 27.58 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.37/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.42

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