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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.28, 40.91 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.28, 40.91 and 18.73 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.28 : 40.91 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.28/40.91 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.28x = 40.91 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.28x = 766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.09/27.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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