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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.85, 38.41 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.85, 38.41 and 18.13 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.85 : 38.41 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.85/38.41 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.85x = 38.41 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.85x = 696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.37/27.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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