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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.33, 40.92 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.33, 40.92 and 18.32 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.33 : 40.92 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.33/40.92 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.33x = 40.92 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.33x = 749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.45/27.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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