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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 34.83 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 34.83 and 18.73 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 34.83 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/34.83 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 34.83 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.37/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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