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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.93 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.93 and 11.02 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.93 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.93 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.93 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.72/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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