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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.18, 27.32 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.18, 27.32 and 12.21 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.18 : 27.32 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.18/27.32 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.18x = 27.32 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.18x = 333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.58/18.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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