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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 27.08 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 27.08 and 10.86 is: 16.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 27.08 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/27.08 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 27.08 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.12/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.28

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