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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.50, 41.18 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.50, 41.18 and 18.44 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.50 : 41.18 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.50/41.18 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.50x = 41.18 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.50x = 759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.36/27.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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