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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 27.15 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 27.15 and 10.06 is: 15.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 27.15 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/27.15 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 27.15 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.13/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.09

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