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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.24 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.24 and 18.50 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.24 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.24 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.24 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.64/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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