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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 37.83 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 37.83 and 18.21 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 37.83 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/37.83 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 37.83 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.88/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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