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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 27.62 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 27.62 and 11.69 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 27.62 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/27.62 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 27.62 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.77/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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