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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.04 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.04 and 15.79 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.04 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.04 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.04 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.96/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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