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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 37.95 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 37.95 and 18.30 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 37.95 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/37.95 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 37.95 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.49/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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