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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 25.19 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 25.19 and 10.98 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 25.19 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/25.19 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 25.19 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.53/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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