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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 25.95 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 25.95 and 11.54 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 25.95 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/25.95 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 25.95 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.46/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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