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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 38.43 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 38.43 and 18.63 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 38.43 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/38.43 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 38.43 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.76/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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