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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.22 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.22 and 12.14 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.22 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.22 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.22 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.17/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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