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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 25.25 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 25.25 and 10.52 is: 14.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 25.25 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/25.25 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 25.25 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.58/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.52

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