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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 35.15 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 35.15 and 18.41 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 35.15 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/35.15 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 35.15 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.84/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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