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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 27.74 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 27.74 and 18.48 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 27.74 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/27.74 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 27.74 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.63/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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