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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 27.21 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 27.21 and 7.98 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 27.21 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/27.21 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 27.21 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.14/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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