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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 15.23 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 15.23 and 8.38 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 15.23 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/15.23 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 15.23 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.55/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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