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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 27.38 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 27.38 and 18.05 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 27.38 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/27.38 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 27.38 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.12/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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