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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 37.93 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 37.93 and 18.89 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 37.93 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/37.93 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 37.93 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.50/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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