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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.79, 38.32 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.79, 38.32 and 18.58 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.79 : 38.32 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.79/38.32 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.79x = 38.32 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.79x = 712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.02/27.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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