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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.05, 40.46 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.05, 40.46 and 18.47 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.05 : 40.46 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.05/40.46 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.05x = 40.46 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.05x = 747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.30/27.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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