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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 37.62 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 37.62 and 18.64 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 37.62 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/37.62 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 37.62 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.24/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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