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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.94 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.94 and 10.17 is: 14.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.94 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.94 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.94 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.86/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.04

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