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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 27.01 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 27.01 and 9.44 is: 14.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 27.01 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/27.01 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 27.01 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.02/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.15

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