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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 38.28 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 38.28 and 18.53 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 38.28 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/38.28 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 38.28 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.33/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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