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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.40, 27.57 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.40, 27.57 and 9.25 is: 13.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.40 : 27.57 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.40/27.57 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.40x = 27.57 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.40x = 254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.98/18.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.86

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