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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 27.25 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 27.25 and 10.17 is: 15.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 27.25 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/27.25 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 27.25 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.13/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.23

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