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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 35.30 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 35.30 and 18.44 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 35.30 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/35.30 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 35.30 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.93/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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