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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.56, 38.02 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.56, 38.02 and 18.35 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.56 : 38.02 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.56/38.02 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.56x = 38.02 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.56x = 697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.67/27.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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