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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 38.17 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 38.17 and 18.92 is: 26.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 38.17 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/38.17 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 38.17 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.99/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.12

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