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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 25.17 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 25.17 and 12.10 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 25.17 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/25.17 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 25.17 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.56/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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