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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 27.53 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 27.53 and 12.35 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 27.53 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/27.53 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 27.53 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.00/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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