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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 27.18 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 27.18 and 18 is: 26.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 27.18 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/27.18 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 27.18 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.24/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.87

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