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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 27.23 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 27.23 and 10.03 is: 15.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 27.23 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/27.23 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 27.23 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.93/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.04

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