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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 35.68 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 35.68 and 18.04 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 35.68 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/35.68 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 35.68 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.46/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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