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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 40.98 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 40.98 and 18.82 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 40.98 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/40.98 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 40.98 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.24/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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