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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33 and 18.44 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.52/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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