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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.52, 25.56 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.52, 25.56 and 11.61 is: 16.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.52 : 25.56 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.52/25.56 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.52x = 25.56 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.52x = 296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.75/18.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.03

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