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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.57, 35.30 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.57, 35.30 and 18.21 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.57 : 35.30 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.57/35.30 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.57x = 35.30 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.57x = 642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.86/23.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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