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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 27.31 and 7.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 27.31 and 7.37 is: 11.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 27.31 = 7.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/27.31 = 7.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 27.31 × 7.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.24/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.06

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