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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 27 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 27 and 10.40 is: 15.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 27 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/27 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 27 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.80/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.57

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