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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 27.11 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 27.11 and 18 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 27.11 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/27.11 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 27.11 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.03/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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