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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.14 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.14 and 18.92 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.14 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.14 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.14 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.85/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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