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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 27.18 and 6.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 27.18 and 6.10 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 27.18 = 6.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/27.18 = 6.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 27.18 × 6.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.73/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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