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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 34.67 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 34.67 and 18.53 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 34.67 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/34.67 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 34.67 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.31/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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