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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 27.24 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 27.24 and 13.87 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 27.24 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/27.24 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 27.24 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.80/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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