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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 34.70 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 34.70 and 18.68 is: 27.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 34.70 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/34.70 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 34.70 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.93/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.96

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