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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 33.01 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 33.01 and 18.12 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 33.01 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/33.01 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 33.01 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.22/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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