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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 27.57 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 27.57 and 6.37 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 27.57 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/27.57 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 27.57 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.48/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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