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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 27.65 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 27.65 and 18.52 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 27.65 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/27.65 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 27.65 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.08/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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