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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 27.01 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 27.01 and 8.38 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 27.01 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/27.01 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 27.01 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.30/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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