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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 24.86 and 10.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 24.86 and 10.25 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 24.86 = 10.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/24.86 = 10.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 24.86 × 10.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.73/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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