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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.38, 27.56 and 7.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.38, 27.56 and 7.68 is: 11.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.38 : 27.56 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.38/27.56 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.38x = 27.56 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.38x = 211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.66/18.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.52

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