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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 42.34 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 42.34 and 18.07 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 42.34 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/42.34 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 42.34 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.99/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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