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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 27.07 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 27.07 and 11.29 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 27.07 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/27.07 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 27.07 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.62/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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