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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 35.24 and 18.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 35.24 and 18.39 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 35.24 = 18.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/35.24 = 18.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 35.24 × 18.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.10/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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