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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 27 and 7.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 27 and 7.86 is: 11.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 27 = 7.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/27 = 7.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 27 × 7.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.22/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.79

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