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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 27.32 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 27.32 and 8.06 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 27.32 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/27.32 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 27.32 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.02/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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