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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.38 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.38 and 18.31 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.38 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.38 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.38 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.33/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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