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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 34.97 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 34.97 and 18.85 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 34.97 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/34.97 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 34.97 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.05/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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