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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.42 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.42 and 18.58 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.42 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.42 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.42 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.10/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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