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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 27.30 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 27.30 and 9.22 is: 13.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 27.30 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/27.30 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 27.30 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.52/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.80

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