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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.28 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.28 and 10.16 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.28 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.28 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.28 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.16/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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