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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 27.20 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 27.20 and 13.03 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 27.20 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/27.20 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 27.20 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.28/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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