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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.25 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.25 and 11.02 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.25 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.25 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.25 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.26/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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