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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 27.36 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 27.36 and 7.97 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 27.36 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/27.36 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 27.36 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.92/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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