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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.72 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.72 and 10.48 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.72 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.72 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.72 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.51/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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