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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 27.02 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 27.02 and 8.39 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 27.02 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/27.02 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 27.02 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.79/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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