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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.90 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.90 and 18.58 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.90 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.90 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.90 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.38/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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