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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.10 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.10 and 11.27 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.10 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.10 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.10 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.50/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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