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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 37.28 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 37.28 and 18.83 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 37.28 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/37.28 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 37.28 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.12/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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