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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 27.07 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 27.07 and 15.53 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 27.07 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/27.07 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 27.07 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.22/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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