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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 27.01 and 5.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 27.01 and 5.99 is: 8.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 27.01 = 5.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/27.01 = 5.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 27.01 × 5.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.62/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.97

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