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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.42, 25.41 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.42, 25.41 and 11.14 is: 15.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.42 : 25.41 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.42/25.41 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.42x = 25.41 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.42x = 283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.07/18.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.37

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