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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 27.39 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 27.39 and 15.27 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 27.39 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/27.39 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 27.39 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.25/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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