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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.24 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.24 and 9.99 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.24 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.24 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.24 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.21/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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