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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 27.12 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 27.12 and 8.45 is: 12.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 27.12 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/27.12 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 27.12 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.08/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.66

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