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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.25, 18.43 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.25, 18.43 and 10.73 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.25 : 18.43 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.25/18.43 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.25x = 18.43 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.25x = 197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.77/12.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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