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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.13, 54.18 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.13, 54.18 and 18.07 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.13 : 54.18 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.13/54.18 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.13x = 54.18 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.13x = 979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.03/36.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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