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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 27.02 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 27.02 and 7.88 is: 11.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 27.02 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/27.02 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 27.02 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.80/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.80

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