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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 27.26 and 10.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 27.26 and 10.57 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 27.26 = 10.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/27.26 = 10.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 27.26 × 10.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.11/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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