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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 27.90 and 10.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 27.90 and 10.05 is: 15.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 27.90 = 10.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/27.90 = 10.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 27.90 × 10.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.40/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.05

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