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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.50 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.50 and 18.60 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.50 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.50 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.50 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.22/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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