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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 35.22 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 35.22 and 18.14 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 35.22 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/35.22 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 35.22 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.71/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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