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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 38.12 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 38.12 and 18.89 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 38.12 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/38.12 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 38.12 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.90/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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