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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 41.35 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 41.35 and 18.92 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 41.35 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/41.35 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 41.35 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.34/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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