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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 15.18 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 15.18 and 9.18 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 15.18 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/15.18 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 15.18 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.35/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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