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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 31.97 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 31.97 and 18.83 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 31.97 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/31.97 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 31.97 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.02/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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