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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.51 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.51 and 14.11 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.51 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.51 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.51 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.02/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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