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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 37.86 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 37.86 and 18.69 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 37.86 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/37.86 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 37.86 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.60/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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