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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.35, 41.05 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.35, 41.05 and 18.21 is: 27.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.35 : 41.05 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.35/41.05 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.35x = 41.05 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.35x = 747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.43/27.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.33

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