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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 27.37 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 27.37 and 12.56 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 27.37 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/27.37 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 27.37 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.77/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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