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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.47, 27.70 and 10.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.47, 27.70 and 10.87 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.47 : 27.70 = 10.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.47/27.70 = 10.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.47x = 27.70 × 10.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.47x = 301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.00/18.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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