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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.62 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.62 and 18.05 is: 27.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.62 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.62 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.62 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.94/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.05

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