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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.80 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.80 and 18.14 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.80 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.80 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.80 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.27/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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