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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.61, 25.69 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.61, 25.69 and 10.43 is: 14.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.61 : 25.69 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.61/25.69 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.61x = 25.69 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.61x = 267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.77/18.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.39

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