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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 27.19 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 27.19 and 7.44 is: 11.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 27.19 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/27.19 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 27.19 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.29/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.16

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