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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 25.84 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 25.84 and 11.35 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 25.84 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/25.84 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 25.84 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.23/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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