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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.47, 27.69 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.47, 27.69 and 8.33 is: 12.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.47 : 27.69 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.47/27.69 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.47x = 27.69 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.47x = 230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.53/18.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.48

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