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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.27 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.27 and 7.35 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.27 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.27 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.27 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.44/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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