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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 34.88 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 34.88 and 18.77 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 34.88 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/34.88 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 34.88 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.43/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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