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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 27.17 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 27.17 and 9.09 is: 13.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 27.17 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/27.17 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 27.17 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.93/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.64

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