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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 25.48 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 25.48 and 10.69 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 25.48 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/25.48 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 25.48 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.38/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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