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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 27.29 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 27.29 and 12.20 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 27.29 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/27.29 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 27.29 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.94/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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