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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.81 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.81 and 18.45 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.81 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.81 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.81 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.09/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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