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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 38.50 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 38.50 and 18.07 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 38.50 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/38.50 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 38.50 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.82/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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