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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.30 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.30 and 18.18 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.30 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.30 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.30 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.66/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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