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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.07 and 9.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.07 and 9.04 is: 13.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.07 = 9.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.07 = 9.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.07 × 9.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.71/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.55

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