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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 27.74 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 27.74 and 18.04 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 27.74 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/27.74 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 27.74 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.43/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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