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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 27.75 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 27.75 and 8.90 is: 13.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 27.75 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/27.75 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 27.75 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.84/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.32

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