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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 34.91 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 34.91 and 18.19 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 34.91 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/34.91 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 34.91 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.01/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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