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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 27.38 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 27.38 and 12.24 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 27.38 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/27.38 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 27.38 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.07/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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