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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 27.10 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 27.10 and 13 is: 19.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 27.10 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/27.10 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 27.10 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.30/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.46

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