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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 27.82 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 27.82 and 18.13 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 27.82 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/27.82 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 27.82 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.38/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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