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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.12 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.12 and 13.26 is: 19.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.12 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.12 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.12 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.61/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.91

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