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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.44, 41.16 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.44, 41.16 and 18.50 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.44 : 41.16 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.44/41.16 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.44x = 41.16 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.44x = 761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.46/27.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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