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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.92 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.92 and 18.20 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.92 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.92 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.92 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.54/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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