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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.31, 27.42 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.31, 27.42 and 9.27 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.31 : 27.42 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.31/27.42 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.31x = 27.42 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.31x = 254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.00/18.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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