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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.77 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.77 and 18.20 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.77 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.77 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.77 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.06/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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