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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.75, 27.92 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.75, 27.92 and 18.35 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.75 : 27.92 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.75/27.92 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.75x = 27.92 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.75x = 512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.33/18.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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