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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 37.76 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 37.76 and 18.16 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 37.76 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/37.76 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 37.76 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.54/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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