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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 27.36 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 27.36 and 10.64 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 27.36 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/27.36 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 27.36 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.11/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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