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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 27.19 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 27.19 and 13.88 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 27.19 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/27.19 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 27.19 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.40/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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