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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 27.33 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 27.33 and 18.08 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 27.33 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/27.33 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 27.33 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.13/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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