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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 27.20 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 27.20 and 18.05 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 27.20 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/27.20 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 27.20 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.96/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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