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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 27.99 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 27.99 and 11.49 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 27.99 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/27.99 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 27.99 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.61/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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