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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 27.01 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 27.01 and 15.42 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 27.01 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/27.01 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 27.01 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.57/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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