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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 27.78 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 27.78 and 18.12 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 27.78 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/27.78 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 27.78 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.37/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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