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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 27.01 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 27.01 and 15.24 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 27.01 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/27.01 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 27.01 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.63/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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