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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.95 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.95 and 11.02 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.95 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.95 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.95 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.81/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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