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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.74 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.74 and 6.47 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.74 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.74 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.74 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.42/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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