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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 54.22 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 54.22 and 18.13 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 54.22 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/54.22 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 54.22 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.01/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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