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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 27.96 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 27.96 and 18.54 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 27.96 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/27.96 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 27.96 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.15/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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