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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 27.08 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 27.08 and 18.10 is: 26.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 27.08 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/27.08 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 27.08 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.02/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.94

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