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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 35.02 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 35.02 and 18.84 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 35.02 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/35.02 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 35.02 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.78/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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