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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.76, 38.28 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.76, 38.28 and 18.06 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 38.28 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/38.28 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 38.28 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.34/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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