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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.42, 37.85 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.42, 37.85 and 18.19 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.42 : 37.85 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.42/37.85 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.42x = 37.85 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.42x = 688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.49/27.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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