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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.51 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.51 and 11.20 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.51 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.51 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.51 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.71/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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