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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.75, 41.62 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.75, 41.62 and 18.71 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.75 : 41.62 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.75/41.62 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.75x = 41.62 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.75x = 778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.71/27.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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