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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 27.06 and 6.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 27.06 and 6.01 is: 9.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 27.06 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/27.06 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 27.06 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.67/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.02

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