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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 34.87 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 34.87 and 18.49 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 34.87 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/34.87 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 34.87 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.75/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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