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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 34.49 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 34.49 and 18.26 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 34.49 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/34.49 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 34.49 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.79/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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