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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.08, 37.34 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.08, 37.34 and 18.34 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.08 : 37.34 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.08/37.34 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.08x = 37.34 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.08x = 684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.63/27.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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