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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 41.03 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 41.03 and 18.78 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 41.03 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/41.03 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 41.03 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.54/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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