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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 27.65 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 27.65 and 6.41 is: 9.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 27.65 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/27.65 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 27.65 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.10/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.61

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