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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.52, 27.77 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.52, 27.77 and 8.37 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.52 : 27.77 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.52/27.77 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.52x = 27.77 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.52x = 232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.39/18.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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