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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 27.13 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 27.13 and 6.06 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 27.13 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/27.13 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 27.13 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.41/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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