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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.65 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.65 and 18.07 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.65 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.65 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.65 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.13/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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