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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 27.23 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 27.23 and 18.19 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 27.23 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/27.23 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 27.23 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.31/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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