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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.65, 38.15 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.65, 38.15 and 18.44 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.65 : 38.15 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.65/38.15 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.65x = 38.15 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.65x = 703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.65/27.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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