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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.33, 27.50 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.33, 27.50 and 9.31 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.33 : 27.50 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.33/27.50 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.33x = 27.50 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.33x = 256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.03/18.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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