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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 24.94 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 24.94 and 10.79 is: 14.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 24.94 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/24.94 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 24.94 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.08/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.88

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