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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 37.79 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 37.79 and 18.06 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 37.79 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/37.79 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 37.79 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.49/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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