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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 35.18 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 35.18 and 18.38 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 35.18 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/35.18 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 35.18 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.52/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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