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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 38.16 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 38.16 and 18.45 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 38.16 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/38.16 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 38.16 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.96/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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