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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.71, 41.57 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.71, 41.57 and 18.69 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.71 : 41.57 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.71/41.57 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.71x = 41.57 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.71x = 776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.94/27.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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