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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 15.30 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 15.30 and 9.44 is: 14.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 15.30 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/15.30 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 15.30 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.43/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.19

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