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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.55 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.55 and 12.70 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.55 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.55 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.55 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.68/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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