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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.81, 41.64 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.81, 41.64 and 18.29 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.81 : 41.64 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.81/41.64 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.81x = 41.64 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.81x = 761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.50/27.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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