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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 27.03 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 27.03 and 18.07 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 27.03 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/27.03 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 27.03 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.43/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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