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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 27.08 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 27.08 and 13.56 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 27.08 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/27.08 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 27.08 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.20/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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