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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.55 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.55 and 18.11 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.55 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.55 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.55 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.93/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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