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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.72 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.72 and 18.06 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.72 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.72 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.72 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.04/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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