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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 25.33 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 25.33 and 10.97 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 25.33 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/25.33 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 25.33 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.91/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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