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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.18 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.18 and 18.37 is: 27.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.18 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.18 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.18 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.26/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.58

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