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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 38.39 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 38.39 and 18.11 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 38.39 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/38.39 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 38.39 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.24/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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