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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.21 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.21 and 12.47 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.21 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.21 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.21 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.31/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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