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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 25.47 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 25.47 and 11.18 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 25.47 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/25.47 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 25.47 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.82/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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