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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 27.65 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 27.65 and 7.02 is: 10.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 27.65 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/27.65 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 27.65 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.10/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.53

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