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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 25.41 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 25.41 and 11.86 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 25.41 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/25.41 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 25.41 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.30/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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