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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.27, 37.62 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.27, 37.62 and 18.05 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.27 : 37.62 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.27/37.62 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.27x = 37.62 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.27x = 678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.76/27.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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