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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 25.39 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 25.39 and 11.13 is: 15.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 25.39 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/25.39 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 25.39 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.59/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.35

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