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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 27.62 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 27.62 and 13.08 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 27.62 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/27.62 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 27.62 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.27/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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