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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 40.91 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 40.91 and 18.25 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 40.91 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/40.91 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 40.91 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.41/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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