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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.21, 40.74 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.21, 40.74 and 18.18 is: 27.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.21 : 40.74 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.21/40.74 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.21x = 40.74 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.21x = 740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.65/27.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.22

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