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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 27.95 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 27.95 and 11.76 is: 17.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 27.95 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/27.95 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 27.95 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.69/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.64

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