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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 27.15 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 27.15 and 12.15 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 27.15 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/27.15 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 27.15 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.87/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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