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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.23, 108.33 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.23, 108.33 and 18.12 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.23 : 108.33 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.23/108.33 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.23x = 108.33 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.23x = 1,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.77/72.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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