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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.82, 14.94 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.82, 14.94 and 7.18 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.82 : 14.94 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.82/14.94 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.82x = 14.94 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.82x = 107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.27/10.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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