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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.47 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.47 and 18.61 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.47 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.47 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.47 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.03/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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