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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.02, 37.31 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.02, 37.31 and 18.84 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.02 : 37.31 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.02/37.31 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.02x = 37.31 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.02x = 702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.97/27.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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