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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 33 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 33 and 18.45 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 33 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/33 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 33 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.85/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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