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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.73, 41.52 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.73, 41.52 and 18.68 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.73 : 41.52 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.73/41.52 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.73x = 41.52 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.73x = 775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.59/27.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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