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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 38.01 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 38.01 and 18.34 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 38.01 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/38.01 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 38.01 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.82/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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