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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.47, 27.77 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.47, 27.77 and 15.11 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.47 : 27.77 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.47/27.77 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.47x = 27.77 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.47x = 419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.49/18.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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