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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 25.60 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 25.60 and 11.27 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 25.60 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/25.60 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 25.60 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.55/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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