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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.56, 27.81 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.56, 27.81 and 10.55 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.56 : 27.81 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.56/27.81 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.56x = 27.81 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.56x = 293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.40/18.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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