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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.14 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.14 and 10.94 is: 15.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.14 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.14 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.14 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.03/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.10

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