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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.82, 41.69 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.82, 41.69 and 18.81 is: 28.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.82 : 41.69 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.82/41.69 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.82x = 41.69 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.82x = 784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.24/27.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.19

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