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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.11, 27.19 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.11, 27.19 and 9.10 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.11 : 27.19 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.11/27.19 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.11x = 27.19 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.11x = 247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.34/18.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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