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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.56, 27.80 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.56, 27.80 and 9.99 is: 14.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.56 : 27.80 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.56/27.80 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.56x = 27.80 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.56x = 277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.72/18.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.96

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