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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 35.14 and 18.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 35.14 and 18.00 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 35.14 = 18.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/35.14 = 18.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 35.14 × 18.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.42/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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