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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 27.19 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 27.19 and 7.30 is: 10.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 27.19 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/27.19 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 27.19 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.49/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.94

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