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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 27.14 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 27.14 and 9.07 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 27.14 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/27.14 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 27.14 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.16/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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