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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 27.57 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 27.57 and 5.54 is: 8.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 27.57 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/27.57 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 27.57 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.80/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.31

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