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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 25.40 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 25.40 and 10.22 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 25.40 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/25.40 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 25.40 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.61/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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