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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.03, 27.01 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.03, 27.01 and 10.41 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.03 : 27.01 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.03/27.01 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.03x = 27.01 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.03x = 281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.09/18.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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