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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.03, 37.31 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.03, 37.31 and 18.85 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.03 : 37.31 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.03/37.31 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.03x = 37.31 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.03x = 703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.29/27.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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