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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 27.57 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 27.57 and 18.09 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 27.57 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/27.57 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 27.57 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.74/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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