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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.80, 41.64 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.80, 41.64 and 18.16 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.80 : 41.64 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.80/41.64 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.80x = 41.64 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.80x = 756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.18/27.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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