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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.41, 27.61 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.41, 27.61 and 6.38 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.41 : 27.61 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.41/27.61 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.41x = 27.61 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.41x = 176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.10/18.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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