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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.72, 38.25 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.72, 38.25 and 18.01 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.72 : 38.25 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.72/38.25 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.72x = 38.25 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.72x = 688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.88/27.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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