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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 27.27 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 27.27 and 15.84 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 27.27 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/27.27 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 27.27 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.96/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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