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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.69 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.69 and 18.11 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.69 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.69 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.69 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.34/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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