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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 35.19 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 35.19 and 18.41 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 35.19 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/35.19 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 35.19 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.67/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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