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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 38.40 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 38.40 and 18.52 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 38.40 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/38.40 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 38.40 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.00/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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