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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 27.16 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 27.16 and 10.12 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 27.16 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/27.16 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 27.16 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.86/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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